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B.I.G. and Local Expo- Green Business Expo, Charleston

Submitted by: Greg Garvan on Jul 09, 2010 at 12:19 am Tagged with: green business Source: Money with a Mission/First Affirmative

Friday, August 6th: BEST in Green & Local Awards & Expo (B.I.G. & Local)
The Gaillard Auditorium, 116 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston

Go BIG! Join the City of Charleston, The Charleston Green Fair, Lowcountry Local First, Money with a Mission/ First Affirmative and The Charleston City Paper as we highlight the best in green and local business.

All day Friday will feature an Exhibitor Showcase of green and local businesses, a series of eight workshops and include a networking luncheon featuring food from some of Charleston's most sustainable and delicious restaurants. Learn about the growing green economy in South Carolina, how to finance your green or local business and sustainable practices you can incorporate into your day to day operations. Meet the candidates for Governor of South Carolina, as we present a Large Forum Panel Discussion with Democratic Nominee for Governor Vincent Sheheen, among others discussing the future of local business and green technology in South Carolina. The day will closeout with the launch party for Charleston's Green Business Challenge, brought to you by the City of Charleston. The party will celebrate the best in green and local with the BIG & Local Pioneer Awards. This all day expo is a unique opportunity to share ideas with like-minded businesses and focus on positive change for South Carolina.

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